About Jacob R.

Students can expect absolute top quality instruction where the needs of the student are priority number one. Whether it is a talent show, a rock band with friends, an open mic... whatever! We can make it happen!

About Jacob

As a professional licensed private school teacher and musician with over 17 years experience performing guitar and singing, 7 years experience teaching and an award winning album, Jacob has mastered the art of transforming beginning and intermediate students into advanced musicians. “Together we will light the flames of your passion by mastering your favorite song, while, at the same time mastering proper technique and music theory. I work with some of the most advanced musical technology, which I demo for my students.

Together we write original pieces… But it’s really up to you. YOU chose the style. YOU choose the technique and I’ll lead the way. Let me inspire you to greatness.”

So if you’re interested in mastering Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, and pretty much everything in between… if you’re interested in writin

g original pieces or studying music theory, then try a few lessons out!

*** Lesson Details ***Whether it’s you, your daughter, or your grandpa, I teach all ages, all types of guitar (acoustic, electric, classical). I live in Albuquerque. I do not charge for lessons cancelled at least 24 hours in advance, but I have a flexible schedule and I am always willing to work with student's individual needs.

*** Studio Equipment ***I have everything we will need to record music and vocals, play through bass or guitar amplifiers, a variety of different instruments, recording and video technology, effects pedals, loop systems and more!

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Great teacher. Patient with questions and puts time in after the lesson to make sure concepts were explained clearly. Highly recommend.

Megan August 31, 2017·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

Jacob was amazing! My son is very apprehensive about people and most of the time refuses to go back after meeting them. He absolutely adored Jacob!! He said he never wants to have a different guitar teacher. Jacob was very patient, explained things in different ways, and kept it simple as my son is only 7 years old. I was impressed and so relieved to have found Jacob.

Daisy A. August 4, 2016·Guitar·In studio

My lessons are going great. I have learned a lot already in the last 5 lessons I have had. My teacher is very positive and works with my own style of playing and learning. I like the location for my classes too. I am very thankful for my teacher.

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About Matt B.

I teach all guitar styles to all ability levels, but tend to specialize in training adult amateurs and high school / college students that want to become professionals.

About Matt

I earned a Bachelor's of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from Capital University in Columbus, OH.

I currently teach private guitar lessons, sing and play guitar in the Chicago rock band Dead Parade, and transcribe music professionally for a wide variety of clients. Occasionally, I write articles or do interviews that appear in magazines such as Guitar World. In the past, I worked for 8 years as a guitar teacher, transcriber, consultant, and free-lance writer for a popular subscription guitar site. I also served as a guitar instructor/lecturer at Capital University's Community Music School under the direction of renowned music educator Dr. Rebecca Johnson. Over the duration of my 18 year teaching career, I have taught over 1000 students of all ages and levels of experience.

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Jessica March 11, 2018·Songwriting·In studio

I take recording/mixing/production lessons with Matt. I’m really happy with my lessons so far! I think Matt’s greatest strength is that he seems to know exactly how to tailor his explanations so that a beginner like me can understand what he’s doing. For example, he first explains how to do something in layman’s terms and then tells me all of the technical musical jargon afterwards.

Stan March 8, 2018·Guitar·In studio

I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher! I feel like I’m learning a great deal at a better value than the last two guitar teachers I’ve worked with.

Jon March 4, 2018·Guitar·In studio

I've been taking lessons with Matt for over 2 years now. I haven’t had a lesson yet that wasn’t totally worth the price of admission.

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About CW P.

Don't have to read music! Learn faster by tabs and ear. Would you rather play a song or read music for the first few weeks? Most students quit because of the teadious routine of reading music. Learn to shred! Or accompany yourself while you sing.

ld of music but he has an extensive acting resume as well. He was a Scholarship Recipient from The East West Players Conservatory (Los Angeles, California) in 1995, represented the USA in 1997 in Seoul, Korea at The International Theatre Festival (hosted by ITI and The Theatre of Nations) as Actor, Musician and Composer and is an active SAG member who is featured in Regional/National TV Commercials, Television and Film. You may have seen him onscreen in shows like: Constantine, John, Chuck, Alias, The Shield, Jake in Progress and Red Skies, just to name a few.

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Becky July 1, 2017·Guitar·In studio

CW is a great guitar instructor.....very patient, understanding and supportive. I highly recommend him!

Dom July 1, 2017·Guitar·In studio

I booked lessons with CW for my 12 year old son. CW is patient, concise and listens to what my son wants. I cannot speak highly enough of CW. My son looks forward to every lesson and is learning at a much faster rate than I expected. Thanks CW!

Jeremy July 1, 2017·Blues Guitar·In studio

What a great find! Didn't know there were so many choices for a blues progression. CW took what I knew and just keeps adding to my musical vocabulary which comes out in my playing! I can't wait till the next lesson! If there ever was a "secret" to playing better I found it! Thank you CW!

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About Eric

MUSIC!I think music is the most beautiful thing in the world, so lets take time to learn and play music together.I have been playing the drums for over sixteen years, and been in over fifteen bands in the course of that time. I have a degree in Music from the Berklee College of Music were I studied music theory and focused on Music Production and Engineering. I have been playing Piano, Bass, and Guitar for about ten years in addition to the drums, and have been recorded in sessions on each. I have a deep passion for synthesizers and electronic music, so lets make some bleeps and bloops together.

I am extremely kind, friendly, and funny so lessons with me are very relaxed and have an easy to learn environment. However I am very passionate about teaching to fit student needs; so if a student likes deadlines and homework, if that is w

hat will help them learn the best, then that is how I will teach.Lets make some sweet music together!!~Eric

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Dalton A. January 15, 2018·Piano·In home

1st lesson went perfectly!

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About Timothy M.

Tim has made a career as a professional musician since receiving his M.A. in Appalachian Music: Roots & Influences from Appalachian State University in the spring of 2014. With experience as a Guitar Center instructor since 2015, an AmeriCorps member with the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, and an Instructor of Record at Appalachian State, Tim is able to pair his deep knowledge of diverse musical styles, techniques, and theory with his adeptness at teaching. This enables students to quickly increase their skill and gain a deep appreciation for the music they are learning. His teaching approach centers on aural training, and encourages a student-driven curriculum.

Professionally, Tim is a Larrivee Guitars sponsored artist, and has performed all across the United States with the acoustic roots band, Redleg Husky.

About Timothy

Tim has made a career as a professional musician since receiving his M.A. in Appalachian Music: Roots & Influences from Appalachian State University in the spring of 2014. With experience as a Guitar Center instructor since 2015, an AmeriCorps member with the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, and an Instructor of Record at Appalachian State, Tim is able to pair his deep knowledge of diverse musical styles, techniques, and theory with his adeptness at teaching. This enables students to quickly increase their skill and gain a deep appreciation for the music they are learning. His teaching approach centers on aural training, and encourages a student-driven curriculum.

Professionally, Tim is a Larrivee Guitars sponsored artist, and has performed all across the United States with the acoustic roots band, Redleg Husky. In 2016, the group

performed 223 shows alone.

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Tim is great!

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About Rees F.

Guitar lessons with me are unique because of the wide range of my musical interests, experiences, and passions. I've studied many different styles of music and feel comfortable teaching in any genre. I work hard to personalize each lesson to the individual learning style of my students and encourage their passion for music.

About Rees

I am a professional multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer. I graduated from USC Thornton School of Music with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance, specifically within Popular Music. Students can expect their lessons to be highly personalized based on their interests and learning styles. Having operated in so many facets musically, I know how much depth is involved in being a complete musician and I encourage my students to be lifelong music lovers. I've performed alongside wide ranging acts such as John Fogerty, Glenn Frey, The Beach Boys, X-Ambassadors, and Diplo, and I've been mentored by greats such as Patrice Rushen and Glen Ballard. Knowing the value that mentorship has played in my musical journey encourages me to pay-it-forward. I love working with students who are as curious and passionate as I am.

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Erin October 26, 2017·Piano·In studio

Rees was AMAZING with my boys, at the time they were 8 and 10. They are very different in the way they learn and he was able to adapt to teach them each in an individual way that they loved. I only wish he still lived in town.

Katie October 23, 2017·Piano·In studio

Rees was a phenomenal instructor for my two children. He tailored instruction to meet their individual needs and interests. He also kept them engaged and motivated. A great piano instructor!

Andrea October 22, 2017·Piano·In home

Rees inspired a love of music in my daughter that has lasted for the past 7 years when she first started with him. He has an attention to detail and music composition which he's able to incorporate into a fun learning environment. He's since moved from our area but his impression has lived on in my daughters love of music. Consider yourself incredibly fortunate if you have the opportunity to bring him into your child's musical instruction. We've yet to be able to recreate the Rees experience but our fortunate that the base he provided has carried us even now that he has moved on.

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About Stephen S.

I structure lessons based on what your needs are as a student, and continually adjust the pace of instruction and new material to help you progress quickly without becoming overwhelmed. I like to focus on studying and playing songs that you want to learn, in whatever style you choose. I also use a number of books for different exercises that I think will be useful in achieving your goals. When you are ready, you can practice performance by recording songs at my studio.

I will help you find your individual musical style through exploring the things you want to learn, and I always invite you to ask why I am teaching you a specific concept. My lessons will always be pointed toward reaching your specific goals so you can become the musician you want to be.

About Stephen

I customize lessons for every student, use various books for teaching and create my own learning materials for the students to study and practice from. I help the student establish goals and show them the plan/curriculum I create for them based on those goals. I am very friendly and patient and I love answering students’ questions.

Music seems like it has always been apart of my life. From an early age in elementary school I tried several instruments, from horns and wind instruments to drums. I finally landed on guitar when I turned 9 years old and never turned back. My first experience teaching was in middle school, where I wanted to be in a band but no one else in the class knew how to play guitar or drums. So I decided to teach 3 of my friends how to play guitar, bass and drums to start my first band. I’ve been playing and teaching

along the way ever since.

I teach out of my home recording studio, at the student’s home, or online. I use the recording studio for lessons, creating backing tracks for the students to play along to or solo over. I also record some of the exercises and play them back for students so they can hear for themselves when I explain a concept or correct an error.

My goal for lessons: To help my students achieve their musical goals as fast as possible. To develop their own style, identify and eliminate bad habits, and encourage good ones. In less than 6 months the student will be able to play simple songs, know the theory behind the chords, read the chords charts, and begin to read sheet music.

For intermediate lessons, I like to focus on more in depth looks at theory, and the application of theory. I enjoy analyzing songs with students and picking apart what makes them great. I also, when teaching in my studio, like to spend time recording with the students, creating original songs, and recreating popular songs.

A typical lesson: 10-15 minutes of warm up and review, 10-15 minutes of new material, theory, or song study. Longer lessons include more playing time, and more time to explore questions. I encourage my students not to let the learning stop when the lessons stop, but to look up articles and watch as many videos as they can, and bring lots of questions to every lesson.

I like to teach anyone 5 years old and above who wants to learn and become a better musician!

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John January 25, 2018·Acoustic Guitar·In studio

To start with Stephen is a very talented musician with some of his own music. Listening to that it was got me interested in taking lessons with him. I came in with little to no experience with a guitar. He was very good at teaching me the basics of the instrument like notes and chord progressions. He was very patient with me as I took baby steps towards being able to play. I would highly recommend him as a teacher!

Conrad January 24, 2018·Songwriting·In home

I've recently started taking lessons from Stephen to help improve my songwriting abilities and have to say, he's a pretty cool guy (and a good instructor). I've been playing guitar for most of my life but, for a long time, never devoted any time to creating something of my own. After trying songwriting on my own for a bit, I decided to see if I could give my skills a little bit of a boost by working with a music teacher. Upon the recommendation of a family friend, I decided to give Stephen a try.

Over the last few lessons, he's gotten me back into harmonic analysis (a skill that I tucked away after stopping my music theory studies ages ago). Our lessons are a mixture of looking at the structure of existing pieces, as well as working on my own songwriting. He's been immensely helpful in understanding how the structure of piece, as well as its chords and melodies, contribute to its overall sound. This has helped my songwriting immensely, as I feel that I am no longer wandering around aimlessly -- rather, I at least have a rough sense of direction in terms of where I would like a piece of music to go. Fully getting there is another story, but I'm sure that will come with practice.

In addition to being a good instructor, Stephen is a good dude with a great attitude. He's always patient and positive and encourages learning through experimentation. I highly recommend him.

Personal Band Accomplishments Include: Top 20 album on the Billboard Charts, 8 weeks number one single on Sirius XM, sold out Irving plaza in 2 days, broke all time merch record at Irving plaza, opened an arena/stadium tour (played to 1 million people in one summer), featured in Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel, sang National Anthem at the pro bowl for 5 million viewers, presented at the teen choice awards, single reviewed in Rolling Stone, featured in Billboard Magazine.

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I was in a pop band signed to Hollywood Records that had a Top 20 album on the Billboard Charts, had a number one single 8 weeks on Sirius XM, sold out Irving plaza in 2 days, broke all time merch record at Irving plaza, opened an arena/stadium tour (played to 1 million people in one summer), was featured in Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel, sang National Anthem at the pro bowl for 5 million viewers, presented at the teen choice awards, had a sing

le reviewed in Rolling Stone, and I've been featured in Billboard Magazine.

I have been teaching for over 20 years and am open to teaching all levels of learners. I want my students to reach their musical potential and goals while having fun and learning the ins and out of guitar. I am excited to share my knowledge and experience in the business with students and view teaching as a very enriching and motivating part of my continuing career.

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Wendy February 21, 2018·Guitar·In home

My son Luke was always extremely interested in learning about guitar, but it was hard to find him the right teacher because he would get bored so easily. Luke started taking lessons with Mike when he was 10 years old and and is still with him 3 years later (if you knew my son, that's a miracle!) Mike is a young, fun, and vibrant teacher and I would definitely recommend him. He is always on time and responsible and if he needs to reschedule (which is not often) he has always given me plenty of notice.

Carrie February 21, 2018·Guitar·In studio

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about lessons with Mike. I am an adult student who is a singer and was hoping to add some knowledge of guitar into my skill set and he was able to teach me the basics from the ground up. Mike has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment today, but is so humble and the stories he has to share about the people he has worked with are so cool! I was nervous about working with a new teacher as an adult, but he made me feel super comfortable and excited about picking up the guitar. I would recommend him to anyone, regardless of age or experience.

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About Christophe A.

We will dive in straight into your choice of a song according to your level. You will learn more effectively and easily through something musical right away.Solfege and specific techniques will be implied and applied direclty on something musical, it makes sense but it's not always the case with all teaching methods.

About Christophe

Hi, my name is Christophe, I come from France. I'm 35 years old. I just graduated from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Prior to this I have been performing, teaching, producing music for the last 15 years. I also have been traveling a lot in Australia where I stayed 4 years. I've been teaching and directing music as an artisitic director in music schools for concert oriented teachings. Im easy going and live to share my passion for music and teach you and share with you what I've learned on my journey